High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron-energy-loss spectroscopy study of the phase Mg2Zr5O12in MgO-partially stabilized zirconia

2001 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 625-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Liu ◽  
A. E. C. Spargo
2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (S2) ◽  
pp. 208-209
Author(s):  
Huifang Xu ◽  
Pingqiu Fu

Laihunite that has distorted olivine-type structure with ferric and ferrous irons and ordered distribution of vacancies was first discovered in a high-grade metamorphosed banded iron formation (BIF) [1, 2]. The laihunite coexisting with fayalite (Fe-olivine), magnetite, quartz, ferrosilite, garnet and hedenbergite, formed in the process of oxidation of fayalite [2, 3]. The structure refinement of 1-layer laihunite shows P21/b symmetry and ordered distribution of vacancies in half M1 sites of olivine structure [2, 3]. Early high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) study and HRTEM image simulation of the 1-layer laihunite verified the structure refinement [4].Specimens of weakly oxidized fayalite and laihunite containing fayalite islands collected from Xiaolaihe and Menjiagou of Liaoning Province, NE China, have been studied using selected area electron diffraction (SAED), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS), and X-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopy.


2002 ◽  
Vol 738 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Dovidenko ◽  
N. L. Abramson ◽  
J. Rullan

ABSTRACTIn this study, we have demonstrated successful site-specific cross-sectioning of carbon-nanotube - metal junctions which provided samples suitable for high resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. For the cross-sectioning, we have suggested a modified technique based on combination of the Focused Ion Beam (FIB) lift-out and the conventional Ar+ ion milling techniques. Electron-transparent cross-sections of multiwall carbon nanotubes showing no significant surface amorphization or Ga contamination (typical artifacts of conventional FIB lift-out technique) were obtained. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy of a multi-wall carbon nanotube cross-section have been carried out.


2002 ◽  
Vol 761 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Dovidenko ◽  
N. L. Abramson ◽  
J. Rullan

AbstractIn this study, we have demonstrated successful site-specific cross-sectioning of carbon-nanotube - metal junctions which provided samples suitable for high resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. For the cross-sectioning, we have suggested a modified technique based on combination of the Focused Ion Beam (FIB) lift-out and the conventional Ar+ ion milling techniques. Electron-transparent cross-sections of multiwall carbon nanotubes showing no significant surface amorphization or Ga contamination (typical artifacts of conventional FIB lift-out technique) were obtained. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy of a multi-wall carbon nanotube cross-section have been carried out.


2003 ◽  
Vol 772 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Glerup ◽  
M. Castignolles ◽  
M. Holzinger ◽  
H. Kanzow ◽  
A. Loiseau ◽  
...  

AbstractHere we will present the state-of-the-art of the aerosol synthesis method. We demonstrate the reliability of this method by showing that the method can be successfully used for the synthesis of C and CNx multi walled nanotubes. For characterization, scanning- (SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) imaging have been carried out. The N/C ratio is determined using Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) combined with TEM.


e-Polymers ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Shang ◽  
Xiaoru Li ◽  
Yiqian Wang

Abstract Polyamide 6 (PA6) and polystyrene (PS) nanotubes were successfully fabricated by polymer solution-wetting method. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) techniques were employed to investigate their crystallization phenomena. It has been found in HRTEM images that the crystalline lattice fringes are observed in some regions of the nanotube walls. XRD analysis showed that these two kinds of polymer nanotubes have a higher degree of crystallinity than that of the bulk materials. PA6 nanotubes dominate in γ phase while bulk PA6 present mainly in α phase. EELS has been used to determine the ratio of C=C and C-C in PS nanotubes, and our result is consistent with the theoretical calculation. HRTEM and EELS will shed light on the microstructural characterization of polymer nanotubes.


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